October 2019
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Photo: MASI 2018 Silver Recipient, Retail Category, Nejmark Architect/Retail Hospitality Design, Tenderloin Meat and Sausage
President's Message
Can you believe September is over already? What with the back to school craziness and the unwelcome early return of winter weather, it has been a whirlwind.
Hopefully you were able to join us at Urban Encounters in Edmonton or Calgary this past month. As usual, we had tremendous support from our product representatives, and were able to feature over 100 companies and their innovative products. I had the opportunity to attend this year’s show at the BMO Centre in Calgary, and was inspired to see the variety of exhibitors and to get a chance to network with professional colleagues and students.
Interior Designers of Alberta is grateful to have the participation of some leading industry suppliers, including our key sponsors, Cosentino and OFGO Studios. I’d also like to thank the exhibiting companies who generously donated some incredible door prizes that were drawn for throughout the evening. IDA Members and attendees brought home some truly unique items, including accessories, jewelry, artwork, dinnerware, furniture, gift cards, and wine.
Kerri Peyton
IDA President
Urban Encounters is an important one-of-a-kind event in Alberta, providing the opportunity for IDA Members to build their networks, find inspiration, and participate in an engaging catered reception. It is also our premiere annual fundraiser, generating revenues that help IDA deliver its member services throughout the year. This year IDA was pleased to provide our members who pre-registered for the show with free entry, complimentary parking, and a drink ticket! If you didn't attend this year - we hope you will mark your calendars to attend in 2020.
I also attended the CEU with code consultant Kim Karn, discussing the revised Barrier Free section of the 2019 National Building Code - Alberta Edition. It was an excellent refresher of these important guidelines which impact our projects every day. We had over 30 people attend in Calgary and 40 in Edmonton. We typically get a lot of interest in our code seminars, so we will be continuing to hold these 2-3 times per year. Watch for information on our next session!
As always, thank you to our members for your engagement and participation, in Urban Encounters and as leaders in our industry and association. Please scroll down to see the complete list of all companies that participated in this year’s event.
Upcoming IDA Events
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Winning Entries:
Will be announced at the PIDIM 65th Anniversary Gala on October 17, 2019
The MASI (Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Interior) Design Awards recognizes talented professionals in the interior design industry from across Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. This event strives to become a shared platform for talented professionals in the industry to showcase their finest work and have the opportunity to gain recognition for their achievements.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Roundhouse @ Allard Hall
Edmonton, AB
What is Talking with Designers? This informative series launched in October 2017 on Instagram and LinkedIn, and has since then evolved into an essential staple in the online design community. Talking with Designers brings forward an insightful dialogue with designers, architects, and innovators within the Alberta Architecture and Design Community. It is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing work in our city, and to familiarize ourselves with the many talented individuals that design the buildings and spaces we eat, live, work, and play in.
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November 6 - 7, 2019
BMO Centre
Calgary, AB
BUILDEX enables Alberta’s designers to find inspirational ideas, collect continuing educational credits, and network with their peers - all in one place. Here is a selection of tailored highlights for IDA members.
Early Bird pricing ends Thursday, October 17 –
Register now.
Take a look at popular sessions with Interior Designers.
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November 6, 2019
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Palomino A/B
BMO Centre
Calgary, AB
Free for IDA Members ( Login to your member portal to view IDA Member Discount Code on right-hand side of screen)
What can you expect? A keynote fireside chat, featuring career highlights and an in-depth conversation with one of Alberta’s leading lights in commercial Interior Design.
IDA members receive free admission to the keynote and following private networking reception, as well as show floor access. Stay tuned.
Please note, there is a limited number of uses of the IDA Member discount code, so be sure to register early to claim your free pass.
NCIDQ Update
The time has come as the October 2019 Exam sessions begin.
Visit the CIDQ for information page for detailed information regarding each of the exams and how to focus your study sessions in the following weeks.
This is the time to also plan the days leading up to the exam and the day of the exam.
- Plan your meals
- Organize what you are planning to bring to the exam
- Confirm the exam time and date
- Confirm the location of the exam
- Organize how you are getting to the exam
Good luck to all IDA members who will be taking the exam this month!
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Congratulations to IDA Members who passed the spring 2019 NCIDQ Exams
Makarena Alvarez
Adrienne Campbell
Deanna Christensen
Susan Han
Cara Oakley
Member Matters
A huge thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors, door prize donors, our CEU Speaker, Kim Karn, and last, but certainly not least, our amazing sponsors, for supporting the Urban Encounters 2019 trade show!
Take a look at the amazing door prizes and their lucky recipients. If you made some connections, you can also download our digital exhibitor directories for Calgary and Edmonton on our website!
Urban Encounters 2019 was proudly sponsored by
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A capture of all the bright eyed designers from our Calgary and Edmonton communities!
The Interior Designers of Canada Design Symposium and Annual PROpel program, was held at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Vancouver, September 11-13. This year’s conference focused around Exploring Human Connections, and was filled with inspirational, thought-provoking, and engaging dialogue.
Speakers included Chris Downey, who spoke about Architecture for the Blind (a blind Architect himself!) and Janet Echelman, a super talented artist with a mesmerizing portfolio of work. We were very fortunate to have such great representation from our Province, with attendees from our Edmonton and Calgary communities.
This year also marked the first PROpel Emerging Leader’s Program. Differing from previous years, this year’s PROpel program allowed Associate and Registered Members to also apply!
The PROpel program was fully integrated into the Design Symposium, providing full networking opportunity to delegates. We highly recommend that members take advantage of this conference provided by the Interior Designers of Canada.
If you are interested in learning more about PROpel, please reach out to one of this year’s attendees! Next year’s Design Symposium and PROpel conference will be held in Ontario.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the PROpel Program is an all expenses paid Conference? Flight and accommodations are covered by the Interior Designers of Canada.
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For those IDA members already in the PROLINK Professional Liability insurance program, the 2019 renewal is fast approaching and will be due by November 1, 2019. The renewal application will be available through a digital application making your renewal easy. The renewal notification was emailed directly to all IDA members insured with PROLINK on September 26th or 27th, 2019.
Upcoming Events of Interest
October 2019 - Edmonton, AB
10th Annual Manitoba Design Exposition
October 16, 2019 - Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre (Winnipeg, MB)
October 17, 2019 - Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Winnipeg, MB)
Dwell Modern by LightForm Grand Opening Party!
October 24, 2019 - Dwell Modern (Calgary, AB)
November 5, 2019 - HAWORTH (Calgary, AB)
November 6 - 7, 2019 - BMO Centre (Calgary, AB)
IDC Webinar: Why Professional Liability Insurance is Essential
November 27, 2019
IDC Webinar: How to Report Your Hours with IDCEC
December 4, 2019
JOB BOARD
Current Openings
Opportunities advertised below are subject to change, please visit our job board to view current listings and for more information.
Senior Interior Designer - Lemay (Toronto, ON)
Intermediate/Senior Interior Designer - Square One Interior Design (Vancouver, BC)
Administration Assistant/Office Manager - Block Interior Design Inc. (Calgary, AB)
Call for Volunteers - If you are interested in getting more involved with the IDA, specifically its events, both current and prospective, please reach out to the IDA.
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202, 5405 99 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 3N8
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